Purpose Statement
Academic Achievement for every student by ensuring that they are effective users of ideas and information.

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Find out what is new and going on at the Ballard High School Library. We have started our transformation and have shifted some of the furniture. Come and check it out! Spilled Ink is Back! What is everyone reading right now? Visit What's New and stay connected!
Ballard High School Book Wishlists
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Queen Anne Bookstore
Thank America's Teachers: Ballard High School's Teacher Librarian, TuesD Chamber, was one of 15 nationwide finalists for a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance and Ballard WON! The five $100,000 awards were determined entirely by online voting. Thank you!
The BHS Reading List
is
a list of books recommend by the BHS Language Arts department. The grade-level groupings are our best estimate as to the
texts' reading level. Feel free to challenge yourself and read a book
from the next grade level. You can find reviews/synopses for most (if not all) of the listed books at powells.com or amazon.com
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Quick Links To Topic Headings Below
Books & Book Lists - Find your next book to read
BHS Library Catalog
Your Next Read
YA Books Central
Teen Ink - Teen book reviews
Seattle Public Library's Teen page
New York Times Book Review
BookPage
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Start Your Research
Quick Links to Databases
Access to these databases is automatic from school computers. For off-campus access see the librarian, or go to Password Information for Online Resources (requires SPS login)
Encyclopedias & General Reference
Health
Newspapers, Magazines & Journals
Social Studies
Primary Sources
Web Links By Subject Matter
American History Mega Websites
Controversies & Issues
Country Information
CIA World Factbook
CultureGrams (SPS password required at home)
Government
Health
Class Projects
Science News Links
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WebLinks
- Magazine Links (Proquest)
Business News
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Web Links
- Proquest Links - Choose the Latest Available Issue. If accessing at home, requires username and password. Ask Ms. Arthur, Ms. Wood, Ms Faust or Mr. Blazevic.